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AI171 Crash: Engine Failures and Pilot Confusion Investigated

7/12/2025

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A preliminary report on the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash reveals that both engines failed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in the loss of 270 lives. Cockpit recordings indicate a state of confusion among pilots about the fuel cutoff, prompting investigators to explore whether the switch was flipped intentionally or by mistake, as no faults were found in the aircraft or engines.

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A preliminary report on the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash reveals that both engines failed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in the loss of 270 lives. Cockpit recordings indicate a state of confusion among pilots about the fuel cutoff, prompting investigators to explore whether the switch was flipped intentionally or by mistake, as no faults were found in the aircraft or engines.